Giving Children a Chance To Discover Their Own Faith
In November, Crosswalk.com published an article about parenting called “Should You Force Your Kids to Go to Church?” The article was pro-church, but the author, Jennifer Waddle, did provide a flip side for ea ...
Category: Religion
6 Books on Domestic Violence for Younger Children
Children are often the silent victims of domestic violence, whether they live in a home where it’s the norm or just experience it second-hand as they listen to their uncle yell at their aunt at a family dinner. Acc ...
Vaccinations and Religious Freedom
With the upswing in US measles outbreaks in recent years, the controversy over parents refusing to vaccinate their children on religious grounds has not only come to the forefront, but also is sweeping the country. Today ...
Category: Health and Wellness Politics Religion Superstitions
7 Books About World War II for Kids and Teens
World War II can be a difficult time frame to understand historically. The reasons the war began were complex and not limited to one country. Nazi ideology can be difficult to explain to children, but it’s importan ...
Category: Human Rights Politics Religion Judaism
8 Great Kids’ Books for Arab American Heritage Month
Understanding other cultures helps children learn empathy for others. Books are a great way to introduce traditions and culture. April is Arab American Heritage Month. Here are some great books to open a dialogue with yo ...
Category: Holidays and Observances Morality Politics
Celebrate the Benefits of Aging
Aging is rarely celebrated in today’s culture. There are a lot of problems related to aging. Healthcare costs get higher. Medicare may pick up some medical costs, but many seniors still pay hundreds, if not thousan ...
Category: Health and Wellness Religion
Should We Avoid Spoiling Children at Christmas?
It seems like one of the primary focuses of Christmas nowadays is gift giving. You have likely heard of the craziness that ensues in many stores during Black Friday sales, or perhaps you have been to a Black Friday even ...
Category: Holidays and Observances
8 Thanksgiving Ideas To Get Your Family Doing Something Together
There’s no shortage of things to do on Thanksgiving. If you’re like a lot of families, mom or dad is in the kitchen cooking dinner while the kids play on their cell phones or watch TV in another room. Thanksg ...
Category: Holidays and Observances
Tips for Raising a Grateful and Thankful Child
Thanksgiving is a time when many get together with family, spend time together, and reflect on what they are thankful for. As Thanksgiving week comes to a close, you are likely reflecting on the blessings in your life. ...
Category: Holidays and Observances Morality
Harvard Study Relates Well-Being With Religious Upbringing
If you’ve ever tried taking sullen, grumpy kids who don’t want to go to church or synagogue, you’re not alone. Over the past few decades, it’s been argued whether kids should attend religious serv ...